Princess Diana

1981, the Royal Wedding Charles and Di, sweethearts of the world ‘Til the Queen of Hearts’ hopes unfurled Pomp and circumstance Parade, white gown, bride so demure But her prince’s love did not endure Camilla waited When Charles wished to meet his mistress He ignored his sad wife’s distress Humiliation Di withstood her mate’s trespasses By reaching out to the masses The “People’s Princess” Di was England’s warmest, kindest Perhaps, indeed, too good to last Popularity Was hers, though it proved a burden Royal image tarnished, uncertain Bluebloods had been stained By a charismatic flower Who cared naught for title, power Strong undercurrents Prince of Betrayal, Queen of Rage Would pale beside Di on history’s page Separation came Enough she’d had and made it clear No longer silent, shedding tears Scandal in headlines Queen Mum and Charles were mortified When the public eye favored Di Coincidental? The night a foreigner proposed Her life came to a tragic close Was it media Who pursued Di to her demise Or was she hushed by royal lies Weeping world Precious Princess Di Was far to young to die *Entry for Chris Matt's Contest